A vigorous and productive midseason cultivar with large, firm and shiny berries, bred for eastern central Canada and northern climates. Origin: S. Khanizadeh, M. Deschênes, A. Levasseur, O. Carisse, J. DeEll, J.P. Privé and A. Sullivan. Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. SJ89244-6E × SJ8518-11; tested as LL9324-24; introduced in 2003. USPP 17,381; 23 Jan. 2007. Tree: hardy; very vigorous; high runner production; upright to globose habit; medium green foliage; inflorescences are beneath to level with the foliage; flowers are large, held on long length peduncles of medium thickness that becomes arched as the fruit mature. Good for fresh markets and shipping. Susceptible to leaf scorch and leaf blight (Phomopsis obscurans). Fruit: primary fruit are large to very large; mainly conic shape but sometimes wedge; calyx segments are raised to very raised; secondary fruit are medium-large to large; conic; neck varies from slightly raised to very raised; calyx segments are reflexed to very reflexed; medium to hard to hull(cap) and the achenes are inserted slightly below to below the surface; glossy, medium red external color with a tendency to be bicolor (paler on one side than the other); flesh is medium red throughout and firm; flavor is pleasant with medium acidity and sugar; good shelf life; ripening 1 to 2 d after Kent.
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